More than 1 in 5 CSU students is First Generation

A CSU First Generation student is one whose parents have not completed a bachelor's degree.

We know that celebrating First Generation students isn’t enough. The mission of the First Generation University Initiative is to help them succeed.

When our First Generation students succeed We Succeed

#ProudToBeFirstGen

For some First Generation students, attending and graduating from CSU is more than the standard achievement. It's a chance for a better life.

It's higher lifetime earnings

It's lower unemployment

It's a landmark moment in their story

We’re committed to First Generation students, providing them with support and guidance that address their unique needs.